Provide a summary of the project or program:Capital Outlay Funding would allow the purchase of a new van in which to deliver meals. This would help the council to save mileage costs. DOTD does not allow delivery of meals in the vans that are purchased through their program.

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?The purpose of the acquisition of a van is to be able to deliver meals to the homebound in our own van.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?The goal and objective is to reduce the cost of delivery by not having to pay mileage to a driver. The drivers who are driving their own vehices are paid both a salary and mileage. Another goal is saving fuel costs by operating a mini-van as opposed to our drivers who have older vehicles requiring more fuel.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?One fiscal year

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:(a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:N/A

(b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:NA

(c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:N/A

(d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:N/A

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:Provide the name and address of such person:N/A

Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related: N/A

What is the nature of the relationship?N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:Governor's Office of Elderly AffairsPost Office Box 61Baton Rouge, La 70821-0061

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:The contract is with GOEA to provide Title III services and Senior Center Services to senior citizens 60 years of age and older in Ouachita Parish.